Policeman John Volberg Wicks, Los Angeles Police Department, California

Policeman John Volberg Wicks

Los Angeles Police Department, California

End of Watch Wednesday, March 23, 1927

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John Volberg Wicks

Policeman John Wicks succumbed to gunshot wounds sustained the previous day at 1305 Emden Street in Wilmington.

He had responded to a domestic disturbance call in which a man had assaulted his wife and son. When he arrived at the scene, the man shot him twice in the abdomen. Despite being mortally wounded, Policeman Wicks returned fire and killed the suspect.

Policeman Wicks was transported to White Memorial Hospital, where he passed away the following day.

Policeman Wicks was a United States Navy Reserve WWI veteran and had served with the Los Angeles Police Department for 3 years. He was survived by his wife and parents.

Bio

Age 27
Tour 3 years
Badge Not available
Military Veteran

Incident Details

Cause Gunfire
Incident Date Tuesday, March 22, 1927
Weapon Handgun
Offender Shot and killed

domestic

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Officer Wicks,
On today, the 98th anniversary of your death I would just like to say thank you for your service and sacrifice-not just for your Community but for our Country as well when you served with the U.S. Navy during World War I.

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BPA Mike Casey
United States Border Patrol(Retired)

March 23, 2025